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01 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

CBT Skills for GPs - October

Online via gplearning

RACGP Rural's Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) skills for GPs is a fully online course designed to equip you with foundational CBT skills. It focuses on the practical application of cognitive restructuring techniques and behavioural strategies to support the management of common mental health presentations in general practice.

The course comprises six interactive learning modules, including a pre-course reflection activity and final quiz. You can complete each module at your own pace.

This course is a CPD Approved Activity. GPs can earn 3.5 EA and 5 RP CPD hours.

The course is also GPMHSC-accredited for MH CPD and FPS CPD.

Cost: RACGP members $495

Please allow 1-2 business days for online access upon payment.

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

More information

01 Oct 2026

Climate and Environmental Medicine SIG Meeting

Date: Thursday 1 October
Time: 7.00–8.30 pm (AEST) | 6.30–8.00 pm (ACST) | 5.00–6.30 pm (AWST)

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Climate and Environmental Medicine Specific Interest group (CEM-SIG) meetings bring together GPs with an interest in the clinical effects of climate change and environmental exposures.

The meeting supports discussion of current challenges, real-world experiences, and practical considerations for general practice.

10 Oct 2026

Online Emergency Medicine for Rural GPs

Designed and facilitated by experienced rural GPs and emergency specialists, the emergency medicine for rural GPs workshop aims to enhance rural emergency medicine skills using case scenarios that reflect the challenges faced when living and working in rural and remote communities.

This online workshop involves four, small-group interactive case scenario discussions, exploring critical considerations involved in managing rural emergency cases, packaging patients for retrieval, communicating effectively with retrieval teams, debriefing and self-care. All the scenarios included in the workshop are written by experienced rural GPs from actual cases.
GPs can earn 1.5 EA and 4 RP CPD hours.

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

More information Register online

14 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

FPS CPD Case-Based Discussions

The Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) CPD case-based discussions is a continuing professional development activity that has been designed to support GPs who are already implementing FPS with patients, evaluating their practice, and further developing their skills. Each participant will present a case and through peer-group discussions, participants will extend their FPS skills by exploring the intervention methods they currently use. Participants will also review challenging cases and develop strategies for addressing barriers to achieving best practice.

This activity is offered on Zoom and comprises of four, two-hour case-based discussion sessions from 5.30-7.30pm AEDT, Wednesday 14 October, 28 October, 11 November and 25 November 2026.

Cost: $395 for RACGP members and $495 for non-members.

This course is a CPD Approved Activity under the RACGP CPD Program (eligible for 9 hours) and accredited as an FPS CPD course by the GPMHSC.

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

More information Register online

16 Oct 2026

VIC

2026 Victoria Annual Member Meeting and Awards Night

celebrate, connect, and be inspired on 16 October!

Join us as we recognise excellence with the 2026 “Of the Year” Awards, honour a Life Member, and reflect on the incredible achievements of the VIC Faculty over the past year. Meet your newly elected Council members, ask questions, and be part of shaping what’s next. Don’t miss this special night of recognition, community, and celebration.

Location: Pullman on the park - 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

Time: 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Contact: Victoria Events

Tel: 03 8699 0355

Email: vic.events@racgp.org.au

20 Oct 2026

Obesity Management SIG Meeting

Date: Tuesday 20 October
Time: 7.00–8.00 pm (AEDT) | 6.00–7.00 pm (AEST) | 6.30–7.30 pm (ACDT) | 5.30–6.30 pm (ACST) | 4.00–5.00 pm (AWST)

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The Obesity Management Specific Interest group (OM-SIG) supports GPs seeking to strengthen their confidence in delivering evidence-based, person-centred obesity care. Meetings offer collegial conversation, real-world insights, and opportunities to exchange experiences in obesity prevention, assessment, and management.

24 Oct 2026

VIC

GP Essentials: Workcover Patients and General Practice

Date: Saturday 24 October 2026
Time: 9.30AM -1:30PM
Location: RACGP House 100 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
Fee: Members $59.00 I Non members $79.00

A GPs guide to what you need to know about Work Cover.
This workshop is brought to by the RACGP Victorian IMG Committee is aimed at GPs who want to improve their understanding of WorkCover.
Dr Shaun Salimi, medical advisor for the Victorian WorkCover authority, will present Workcover processes, billing, and return-to-work plans.

Contact: Victoria Events

Tel: 03 8699 0355

Email: vic.events@racgp.org.au

31 Oct 2026

NSW

Introduction To Point-of-care Ultrasound - Orange, NSW

Join our interactive, full-day workshop led by experienced doctors and sonographers who will guide you through the practical applications of point-of-care ultrasound in a general practice setting.

Using Butterfly iQ+ distributed by BigGreen, you'll gain confidence and competence across a wide range of essential diagnostic techniques.

You'll rotate through six stations; eFAST, deep venous thrombosis, heart and lung ultrasound, intravenous line placement and foreign object retrieval, musculoskeletal soft tissue and first trimester transabdominal obstetric ultrasound.

This workshop is a RACGP CPD Accredited Activity, approved for 10 CPD hours (5 hours Education Activities and 5 hours Reviewing Performance) and eligible for all categories of the Rural Procedural Grants Program.

The workshop runs from 8.30am to 4.30pm and offered to RACGP members at $1,095 (incl. GST), registrar members at $765 (incl. GST) and to non-members at $1,425 (incl. GST).

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

More information Register online

31 Oct 2026

WA Fellowship Ceremony 2026

Save the date for the 2026 Fellowship Ceremony to be held on Saturday 31 October 2026. RACGP members who receive their Fellowship ratification between 1 September 2025 and 30 September 2026 will be invited to attend.

Formal invitation with link to register will be sent in July.

Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) is a specialist general practice qualification accredited by the Australian Medical Council. To formally recognise the hard work and dedication required to achieve FRACGP, FRACGP-RG or FARGP, we invite eligible New Fellows, FARGP and FRACGP-RG's, along with your family and friends to join us on 31 October to celebrate.

A cocktail function follows the formal program.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: Approx 3.00-6.00 pm (Gowning for New Fellows and award recipients from 2.00 pm)
Venue: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Perth

Contact: WA Events

Tel: 08 9489 9555

Email: wa.events@racgp.org.au

01 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

CBT Skills for GPs - November

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

More information

09 Nov 2026 - 22 Feb 2027

Online Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training

The Online Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training (FPS ST) course provides GPs with the knowledge and practical skills needed to become Medicare-accredited providers of Foccussed Psychological Strategies (FPS).

This fully online course enables you to complete all training requirements from your home or practice, supported by a blend of interactive digital learning and peer group learning.

Please note: Level 1 Mental Health Skills Training (MHST) is a prerequisite for enrolment in the Online FPS ST course.

The course is GPMHSC accredited and on completion, you can gain FPS provider registration with Medicare to access MBS numbers 2721, 2723, 2725 and 2727.

Cost: RACGP Members: $1,279 and Non-members $1,579 (Inc GST)

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

More information Register online

22 Nov 2026

SA Fellowship Ceremony 2026

Save the date.

The SA Fellowship Ceremony is the premier event in the RACGP SA calendar. It is an opportunity for the general practice community to honour New Fellows and celebrate their achievement of Fellowship.

All members of the general practice community are invited to attend the ceremony with colleagues, family and friends. A cocktail function follows the formal program.

Invitations with information on how to register will be sent to eligible New Fellows, FARGPs and RGs later in the year.

Date: Sunday 22 November 2026
Time: 3.00-6.00 pm
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre

Contact: Elaine Dalby

Tel: 08 8267 8310

Email: sa.events@racgp.org.au

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